Basket-cover machine.



'E. CRAIG. BASKET COVER MACHINE. APPLICATION FILED NOV29, I909- Patented Mar. 28, 1916.

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BASKET COVER MACHINE. APPLICATION FILED N0v .'29. 1909.

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BASKET COVER MACHINE APPLICATION FILED NOV-29. 1909.

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BAS KET COVER MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED NOV-29, 1909.

Patented Mar. 28, 1916.

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EDWARD CRAIG, OF ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR T0 SARANAC MACHINE 00., 0F ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN, A CGRPORATION OF MICHIGAN.

BASKET-COVER MACHINE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Mar. 28, 1916.

Application filed November 29, 1909. Serial No. 530,648.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, Enwann CRAIG, a citizen of the United States of America, and resident of St. Joseph, Berrien county, Michigan, have invented a certain new and useful Improvement in Basket-Cover Machines, of which thefollowing is a specification.

My invention relates to machinery for making articles on forms.

As herein disclosed, my invention takes the form of a machine for basket covers, such as are used on bushel baskets. It may take other forms for other purposes.

My invention contemplates an improved construction and arrangement in a plurality of rotary forms which are also bodily movable about a common axis to bring them successively into cooperation with a stapler or other fastener applying mechanism.

It also contemplates certain other novel features and combinations tending to increase the eiliciency of a machine of this particular character.

The object of my invention, generally stated, is to increase the speed of production and thereby decrease the costof manufacture of basket covers or anv other articles that can be made on a machine embodying the principles of my invention.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a side elevation of a basket cover machine constructed in accordance with my invention. Fig. 2 is a plan of the said machine. Fig. 3 is a horizontal section on line 3-3 in Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a vertical sect on on line 4-4 in Fig. 2. Fig. 5 is a plan of a basket cover,'showing the manner in which the slats thereof are held in position by pins and brackets on the tops of the forms. Fig. (3 is a vertical section on line 6-6 in Fig. 1.

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary perspective of a portion of one of the forms, showing the cam that operates the trip to automatically stop the machine when the cover is finished.

Fig. 8 is a perspective of one of the hoop clamps with which the forms are provided. Fig. 9 is an enlarged vertical section on line )9 in Fig. 3. Fig. 10 is a horizontal section on line 1010 in Fig. 1. Fig. 11 is an enlarged plan view of the hinged portion of the feed pawl. Fig. 12 is a side elevation of the partsshown in Fig. 11.

As thus illustrated, the operative parts are suitably supportedupon an upright support or pedestal A, which has a base a adapted to rest on the floor. The drive shaft- B is disposed horizontally at the bottom of said pedestal A, and has a clutch b controlling the communication of power thereto from the pulley b. This shaft has a c ank connection 6 for operating the rod 6 that operates the stapler head C.

The stapler mechanism may be of any suitable character, but is preferably provided with a cam lever c that engages the upper end of the staple driver 0. This lever- 1s pivoted on the head C and held by a spring 0 against the thrust of the driver. In this way the driver can yield if it strikes the work before the head stops moving downward. Another novel feature of the stapler is the spring break 0 for the wire feed Wheel 0*. This spring is applied to the side of the wheel, and itstension is adjustable by means of the thumb screw or nut 0 This prevents overfeeding'that is, prevents the feed wheel from rotating by momentum. The stapler is otherwise of any suitable, known or approved form.

The form carrier D is pivoted at (Z upon the pedestal and arranged to swing back and forth below the said stapler. It has adiustable stops d that engage the pedestal to limit the swing. The rotary forms E and E are mounted at, e and e upon the said carrier. Each form has a ring (2 adapted to receive the hoop of the basket cover, and is also provided with four clamps e that serve to clamp the said hoop against the said ringthat is, the clamps engage the inside of the hoop. These clamps are operated by links e connected to a head or spider e, which latter is operated vertically by a rod e.. The up and down motion of the head 0 moves the clamps e radially. Each form has a suitably mounted lever e for operating the rod 6". There is also a friction brake e for each form, which prevents over-feeding. Each form has circumferential teeth 6, and a circumferential cam 0 see Fig. 7. The parallel slats X of the cover are spaced apart by the pins 0 on the forms. The one cross slat Z is held in place bv U-shaped brackets or lugs e on the top of each form. Each clamp e the top of the form.

The feed mechanism consists of a feed pawl F connected with a bell crank lever f. This pawl has a joint f about which it may swing vertically, and another joint f about which it may swing horizontally. It is held against horizontal displacement, yieldingly,

by springs f that bear at each side thereof.

A spring f serves to hold the pawl down in place upon the plate or carrier D. In this way the pawl can act on the teeth 6 of the form. For this purpose said pawl has two engaging prongs or portions f one prong d is provided for moving the plate D to swing the forms back and forth. This enables the operator to make the forms change places. In other Words, the forms are brought successively into cooperation with the staphler; While one. form is being loaded, the other form is having the materials thereon stapled together by the stapler. One cover is being formed while the preceding one is bein stapled together.

During tie stapling operation the" plate or carrier D is held locked by the locking pin G which is adapted to engage the holes 9 in said plate. The pin G is on a lever 9 that is operated by the trip rod 9 which latter connects with the foot lever 9 This foot lever or treadle controls the clutch b that starts and stops the machine. A spring g tends to lift the lever 9 A lever g is pivoted at g on the bracket g on the pedestal, and provided with cam portions g adapted to alternately engage the cam notch g in the rod 9 The springs g serve to draw the lever 7 into a central position, to move the end of the said lever over the top of the rod g so that the latter cannot rise when the foot is taken off the lever 9 As shown the machine is ready to start, and when the foot lever is depressed, the cam g engages the cam g at one side of the lever 3 and then the end of said lever 9 moves over the top of the rod 9 and the pin G engages enact the holes 9 to lock the forms against swinging movement during operation of the stapler. When the form in oparation completes its rotation the cam 9 strikes the roll g on the lever and thereby moves the latter sufficiently to release the rod (1 which stops the machine. By the handle (1 on the said lever g the machine in be stopped at any time. I-Vhen the machine is stopped the pin G is disengaged rom the plate D, to unlock the latter, so

that it can be shifted to bring the other form into operation.

Any suitable means can be employed for operating the lever f. As shown, the lever is connected by a bar or rod H with the roll 72,, which latter is suitably mounted to move up and down on the lever h. A cam if on the shaft B engages the roll it to move the rod H up and down and thereby operate the feed mechanism. A spring it serves to keep the roll it in firm-engagement at all times with the cam k Thus the feed mechanism for rotating the forms E and E is operated from the main drive shaft. By swinging the forms from side to side a single feed pawl is sufficient for both forms. This permits the stapler to be stationary, which renders the machine strong and less liable to work loose. The staples will, therefore, always be driven correctly in the covers.

I do not limit myself to the exact construction, or to the use of my invention for any particular purpose. It may be used for making various articles.

What I claim as my invention is:

1. In a machine of the class described, a plurality of forms arranged for operation one at a time only, each form rotatable about an axis, whereby one form may remain stationary, a common axis for said forms, means for moving said formsbodily about said common axis, and mechanism having a fixed position for applying fastening means to the work on said forms, said forms movable in unison to bring them successively 100 into cooperation with said mechanism. and the operating position of one form being different from that of another form.

2. In a machine of the class described, a plurality of rotary forms arranged for op- 105 eration one at a time only, means for rotating the forms in succession, about axes which are stationary during such rotation, whereby one form may remain stationary, means for moving each form bodily, and means coop- 110 crating with said forms to complete the work, said axes having non-coincident op erating positions.

3. In a machine of the class described, a plurality of rotary forms arranged for op- 11! eration one at a time only, means for rotating the forms in succession, about axes which are stationary during such rotation, where: by one form mav remain stationary. means including a shifting support for moving the 120 forms bodily about a common axis, and stops so arranged that the axis of one form assumes a positi n previously occupied by the axis of the other form.

4. In a machine of the class described. a 125 plurality of forms arranged f r operation one at a time only, each form rotatable about an axis of its own, while suclraxis is stationary, whereby one f rm may remain stationary, a stapler,'and means including 11-130 support for k bringing said forms successively, into coop'erationwith said stapler, each form having a plurality of recurring positions,.relative to said stapler, andallpositions of one formbeing differ ent fromthose of the other; 1 a

5, In a machine of the class described, a plurality offorms arranged for operation one at a time only, each rotatable about a verticalaxis, while such axis is stationary,

whereby one form may remain stationary, wstapler, means operating in alternation with the stapler to rotate the forms, said' means having a different operating position ifor each form, and means including a hifting support for bringing said forms successively-into cooperationwith. said sta- I pler. I I

.6. In a machine of the class described, a

plurality of rotary forms arranged for operation onev at a timeonly, a feed mechanism for-rotating sald forms, about axes which are tationary during suehrotatio n, whereby. one form" may' remain stationarygand means whereby sa d forms I are each shifted andjthereby operated successively andvin different directions by said mechanism.

7., In a machine of the class-described, a

I plu rality ofrotaryforms'arranged for operao ation one-at a time only, meansfor rotat-;

ing said forms in: succession in different di-c rections; about axes that are stationary during such'rotation, whereby one form may remain stationary, a stapler, and means including ,a shifting support whereby said forms successively brought into cooper- -at1on-w1th sa-idstapler, 1

8. 1. 1 a machineuof the class described, a

plurali-tyof rotary forms arranged for-opmeans including a swinging support forperforms eraition cne" at a time only, ,meansfor rotating zsaid *forms in suecession sin opposite directions',-Iwhereby one; form may remain mounted for stationary, and means movably eration one at a time only. teeth or projecfo'r engaging-said teeth nor projections to rotatethe forms in: succession, having a (lif ferentoperating plsit 'on for each .form, and

mittingz th'e "moving of i the 'forms succes-- sively" into position togbe operated" by said 7 ormqmay remain sta-i p 7, H of the classflescribelif" plurality of forms arranged for operationone ,atfla time only, means forTota ting said remain" station I p for mnvina the forfiis,, bodilv,

the maehmeby the operation involving such ,tuation of the machine and-tounlock or n'succession, whereby one fori'n may: ary,=means including swiug locking action, and means controlled by the forms forautomatically stopping the machine whenever a form completes its rota- ,tion. i

11. In a machine of the class described, a plurality of .forms arranged for operation one at a time only, each form rotatable about an independent axis, whereby one form may remain stationary, a common axis for said forms, said forms being movable bodily about said common axis, and mechanism having a -fixed position for applying fastening means to the work on said forms, said forms movable in unison to bring them successively into cooperation with said mechanism, afoot lever and means cooperating therewith to control at will actuation of the machine and to unlock or lock the forms against bodily movement. 7

12. In a machine of the class described,

eration one at a time only, means for rotating the forms in succession, about independent axes which are stationary during such rotation, whereby one form may remain stationary, and means including a shifting support for causing "thewforms to partially change places, afootlever and means cooperating therewith to eontrol'at will aelock the forms against bodily movement.

13. In a 'machine of the'class described, a plurality of rotary forms arranged for'op eration one at time only, means for rotating theaformsinsuccession, about independ- ,ent axes'which "are stationary during such rotation, whereby one form' may remain stationary, 'means for vmoving each form bodily, and means -co6perating1with said forms, to complete theworln a foot leverand meanseooperating therewith to' control at "will actuation of'thel machine and to unlock or lock the formsagainst bodily movement. 1

14. In a machine of the class described, a plurality ofzrotaryfo'rms arranged for operation one at'a time only, means for rotat- 7 :ing the forms in succession, about indep'eri'd tlOIlS: forsald 'forms,ua.s1ngle" feed pawl ent axeswhich are stationary during such a I rotation, whei'eby one form'may-remain stationary, and means including a shifting sup port for moving thei fo'rms' bodilyabout a *common'axis, a foot-lever and me'ansc0- operatingtherewith to control at" will actuation'of the machine and to unlock or lock one at a; time, only, each form rotatable about an "independent axis of its owni,'\vhile may 1 remain stationary. a stapler, and means'f inclutlinga shifting support foi I bringing said"formssuccessivelyintocoiip eration with Saul-"stapler, ya foot levci' and such axis is stationary,'ivherebyfone 'fornl means cooperating therewith .to control at arranged for operation each rotatable about a such axis 1s stationary,

whereby one form may remain stationary,-

a stapler,'means operating in alternation with the stapler-to rotate the form in stapling position,,and means including a shifting support for bringing said forms successively into cooperation with saidv stapler, .a foot lever and means cooperating therewith to control at will actuation of the machine and to unlock or lock the forms against bodily movement.

17. In a machine of the class described, a plurality of forms'arranged for operation one at a time only, each rotatable about a vertical axis, whereby one form may remain stationary, a vertically disposed stapler arranged 'to work up and down above the said forms, means for rotating the forms in succession, and means including a shifting support for bringing said forms successively below said stapler, a foot lever and means 00- operating therewith to control at will actuation of the machine and to unlock or lock the forms against bodily movement.

18. In-a machine of the class described, plurality of rotary forms arm nged for operation one atatime only, a feed mechanism for rotating said forms in succession, about independent axes which are stationary during such rotation, whereby one form may remain stationary, and means whereby "said forms are each shifted and thereby operated successively by said mechanism, affoot lever and means cooperating therewith to control at will actuation of the machine and to unlock or lock the forms against bodily movement.

19; In a machine of thevclass described, a,

plurality of rotary forms arranged for op. eration one at a time only; means for rotating said forms in succession in different directions, about independent axes that are stationary during such rotation, whereby one form may remain stationar a Stapler, and means including a shifting support whereby said forms are successively brought into cooperation with said stapler, a foot lever and means cooperating. therewith to control at will actuation of the machine and to unlock or look the forms against bodily movement.

20. In a machine of the class described, a pluralityof rotary forms arranged for operation one/at a time only, means for rotat ing said forms in succession in opposite directions, whereby one form may remain stationary, and means movably. mounted for moving the forms bodily, a foot lever and means cooperating therewith to control at wv'ill' actuation of the machine and tonnof the class described, a

-with to controlat will actuation of the mationary, a

lock or look the forms against bodily move ment. 21. In a machine of the class described, a plurality of rotary forms arranged for o'p eration one at a time only, teeth or projections for said forms, a single feed pawl for engaging said teeth or projections to rotate the form in stapling position having a clifferen't operating position for each form, and means including a swinging support for permitting the moving of the forms successively into position to be operated by said pawl, whereby one form may remain stationary, a foot lever and means cooperating there- 8O chine and to unlock or lock the forms against bodily movement.

22. In a machine of the-class described, a plurality of forms arranged for operation one at a time only, means for rotating said forms, one after the other, whereby one form may remain stationary, means including a swinging support for permitting the moving of the forms bodilv, means for-locking the forms against bodily movement, means for automatically starting the machine by the operation involving such locking action, and means controlled by the forms for automatically stopping the machine whenever a form completes its rotation. afoot lever and means cooperating therewith to control at will the actuation of the machine and the locking of the forms against bodily movement. 1

23. In a-machine of the class described, a 1 plurality of forms arranged for operation one at a time only, each form rotatable about an axis, whereby one form mayremainstacommon axis for said forms, said forms being movable bodily about said coni- 1 mon axis, and mechanism having a fixed pofastening means to the work on said forms, said forms movable in unison to bring them successively into cooperation with said mechanism, in con1bina- 11 tion with adjusting means serving in effect,

to regulate the bodily movement of said forms. v v i 24. In a machine of the class described, a plurality of vrotary forms arranged for'opl= eration one at a time'only, means for rotatiing the forms in succession, about axes which are stationary during such rotation, whereby one form may remain stationary, and means includinga shifting support for causing the forms to partially change places, in combination with adiusting means serving in effect to regulate the hodilymovement' of said forms. I

25;In a machine of the class described,a plurality ofrotary formsarranged for 0})- eration'one at atime only, means forfrotating the forms" in succession, about axeswhich are stationary during such rotation, whereby one form may remain stationary, 13

sition for applying means for moving each form bodily, and

meanslcooperating with said forms to complete the work, in combination with adjusting means servmg in effect to regulate the "plurality of rotary forms arrangedtor opi etag il f eration one at a time only, means for rotating the forms in succession, about axes whereby one form may remain stationary, andmeans including a shifting support for moving the forms bodily about a common axis, in combination with adjusting means serving in etl'ectto regulate the bodily movementflfsaid forms. j

2711a a machine of the class described, a vforms arranged for operation one a t me only, each form rotatable about ain'a'xisbffits own, while suchaxis is stationary ji hereby one form may remain stationary, a stapljenand means including a shifting support for bringing said forms successively into cooperation with said stapler, in combination with adjusting means servlng in effect to regulate the bodily movement. of said forms;

28; In amach'ne of the class described, a

plurality of forms arranged for operation one 'at a time only, each rotatable abouta' vertical axis, while such axis is stationary, whereby one form may remain stationary, astapleig means operating in alternation with the stapler to "rotatejthe form in stapling position, and means including a shifting support forbringing said forms successively into cooperation with .said stapler, in a combination with adjusting means servingin efiectto regulate the bodilymovement of said forms.

29in a machine of the class described. a

plurality of forms arranged for operation one at a timeonly, each rotatable about a cession, and means including'a shifting'suo,

vertical axis, wherebyone form may remain stationary, a vertically disposed stapler arranged toworkup and down above the said forms; means fora-otating the forms in sucport ,r r; bringing I said forms "successively belo said stapler: n combination with ad *"ustmgfnleans serving in effect to regulate v l'mdily theinm'ement of said forms.

30. In; macliiiieof therlass described, a pluralityt cta'ry forms arranged for opera,-

tion oi ca time only, a feed mechanism for rotating sa rd tpiu is inslu-cession, about axes which are. t arlv duringsuch rotation,

whereby one, o'rm may remain stationary,

and means whereby said forms are each shifted and thereby operated successively by said mm lianism, in combination with adjust.-

i ngimiwnis .crving in 'clil'ect to regulate the bodily 1 on ment said forms,

plurality of rotary forms arranged for operwh ichare stationary during such rotation,

3i. in a machine of the class described, a

ation one at a time only, means for rotating said forms in succession in different directions, about axes that are stationary during such rotation, whereby one form may remain stationary, a stapler, and means including a ing the forms bodily, in combination with adjusting means serving in efiect to regulate the bodily movement of said forms.

33. In a machine of the class described, a plurality of rotary forms arranged for operation one at a time only, teethor projections for said forms, a single feed pawl for engaging said teeth orprojections to rotate the form in stapling position, having a diflerent operating position for each form, and'means including a swinging support for causing the forms to move successively into position to be operated by said pawl, whereby one form may remain stationary, in combination with adjusting means serving in eiiect to regulate the bodily movement of said forms.

34. In a machine of the class described, a plurality of forms arranged for operation one at a time only, meansfor rotating said forms in succession whereby one form may remain stationary, means including a swinging support for permitting the moving of the forms bodily, means for locking the forms against bodily movement, means for automatically starting the machine by the operation involving such locking action, and means controlled by the forms for automatically stopping the machine whenever a form" com- I pletes itsrotation, in combination with adjusting means serving in efiect to regulate I the bodily movement of said forms.

operation with said mechanism each form being free to rotate in either direction when not 1n operation and sa d forms having each anoperatlve position diflierent from that of v the other.

36. .In amachine of the class described, a plurality of rotary forms arranged for operation one at a time only, means for rotating the forms in succession,

' one at a time only,

stapling position,

successively into the forms in succession, about axes which 'form being free to rotate in either directionv when not 1n operation, and sa1d forms having each an operative that ofthe other.

37. In a machineof the class described, a

position different from plurality of rotary forms arranged for oper-' ation one at a time only, means for rotating about axes which are stationary during such rotation, whereby one formmay remain stationar means for moving each form bodily, and means cooperating with said forms to complete the work, each form being free to rotate in either direction when not said forms having each an operative position different from that of the other.

38. In a machine of the class described. a plurality of rotary'forms arranged for operation one at a time only, means for rotating the forms in succession, about axes which are stationary during such rotation, whereby one form may'remain stationary, and means including a shifting support for moving the forms bodily about a common axis, each form being'free .to rotate in either direction when not in operation, and said forms having each an operative position different from that of the other. a

39. In a machineof the class described, a plurality of forms arranged for'operation each form rotatable about an axis of its own, while such axis, is "stationary, a; stapler, and means including a shifting support successively'int-o coiiperation with said stapler, each form being free to rotate in either direction when not in operation, and said forms having each an. operative position different from that of the'other.

40. In a machine of one at a time only, each. rotatable about a vertical axis, while such axis is stationary, whereby one form may remain stationary, a stapler, means operating in alternation with 'the'" stapler to rotate .the form in and means including a shifting support for bringing said forms coeperation with said stapler, eachfform being free to rotate in either direction'when not'in operation, and said forms having each an operative position different from that of the other.

41. In a machine of the class described, a plurality of forms arranged-for operation one at atime only. each rotatable abouta vertical axis, wherebv one form may remain stationary, a vertically eration one at a time only,

in operation, and

for bringing said forms the class described, a plurality of forms arranged for operation disposed stapler arranged to work up anddown above the said one at a time only,

forms, means for rotating the forms in sucncluding a shlftlng supcession, and means port for bringing said forms successively below said stapler, each form being free to rotate in either direction when not in operation, and said forms having each an operative position different from that of the other.

42. In a machineof the class described, a plurality of rotary forms arranged for opa feed mechanism for rotating said forms in succession, one at a time, about an axis which is stationary during such rotation, whereby one form may remain stationary, and means whereby said forms are each shifted and therebyoperated successively by said mechanism, each form being free to rotate in either direction when not in operation, and

.said forms having each an operative "position different. from that'of the other.

plurality of rotary forms arranged for 'ope'ration one at a time only, means for rotating said forms in succession in different directions, about axes that are stationary during such'rotation, avhereby one form may remain stationary, a stapler, and means including a shifting support whereby said forms are successively brought into 0061)- eration with said stapler, each form being free to rotate in either direction when not in operation, and said forms having each an operative position different from that of the other.

44. In a machine of the. class described, a plurality of rotary forms arranged for operation one at a time only, means for rotating said forms in suc'cession in opposite directions, whereby one form may remain stationary, and means movablv mounted for moving the formsbodily, each form being free to rotate in either'direction when not in operation, and said forms having each an operative position different from that of the other.

45. a machine of plurality of rotary forms arranged for operation one at a time only, teeth orprojections for said forms, a single feed pawl for engaging said teeth or projections to rotate the form in stapling position, having a different operating position for each form,

. v '35 a machine of the class described, a

the class described, a

causing the forms to move successively into position to be operated by said pawl, whereby one form may remain stationary, each form being free to rotate in either direction when not in operation, and said forms havingeach an operative position different from that of the other.

46. In a machine of the class described, a plurality of forms arranged for operation means for rotating said bodily therewith, and a lever 'for each clamp.

forms in succession, whereby one form may remain stationary, means including aswing:

ing the machine by the operation involving such locking action, and means controlled the forms for automatically stopping the machine whenever a form completes its rotation, each form being free to rotate in either directionwhen not in operation, and

said forms having each an operative posi- 20: i a fixed position for applying fastening 1 tion different from that of the other.

47. In a machineof the class described, a

plurality of forms arranged for operation one; at a time only, each form rotatable about an axis," whereby one form may remain stationary, a common axis for said forms, saidfforms being movable bodily about said common axis, mechanism having means to the work on said forms, said forms movable inunison to bring them successively (into cooperation with "said mechanism, a

arefstationary during suchrotation, whereby therewitlnand a lever for each clamp.

rotary work clamp vfor each form, movable 48. In a machine of the class described, a

wplurality of-rotary'forms arranged for operation one at a. time only-,-- means for rotatmgtheformsm succession, about axes which oneform may remain stationary, means in eluding a shifting support'for-causing the forms to partially change places, a rotary, work clamp for eaclrform, movable bodily 49. In, a machine of the class described, a plurality of rotaryforms arranged for operation on at a time only, means for rotating the forms insuccession, about axes which arestationary during such rotation, where- I bodily therewith, and a lever for each clamp.

by one form may remain stationary, means formoving each form'bodily, means co6perating with said forms to complete the work, a rotary work clamp for each form, movable 50. In amachine of the class described, a

plurality of rotary "forms arranged forepj eration one at a. time only, means for rotati are stationary during suchrotation, whereby oneform may remain stationaryflneans including a shifting support for moving the ingthe forms in succession, about axes which 7 forms bodily about acommonaxis, a rotary I therewith, and a lever for each clamp.

work clamp for each form, movablebodily 51. In a machine ofthe class described, a plurality of forms arranged for operation oneat a time only, an axis ofitsown, while suchva-xis'issta- -"tionary-, whereby one form may remain stationary, a stapler, means including a shifting support for'bringmg said forms successively into cooperation with said stapler, a.

each form rotatable about nvhereby one form may remain stationary,

a stapler, means operating in alternation .with the stapler to rotate the form instapling position, means including a shifting support for bringing said forms successlvely into cooperation with said stapler, a rotary work clamp for each form, movable bodily therewith, and a lever for each clamp.

53. In a machine of the class described, a

plurality of forms arranged for operation one at a time only, each rotatable about a. vertical axis, wherebv one form may remain stationary, a vertically disposed stapler arranged to work up and down above the said .forms means for rotatin the forms in succession, means including a shifting support for bringing said forms successively below said stapler, a rotary work clamp for each form, movable bodily therewith, and a lever for each clamp.

54. In a machine of the class described, a plurality of rotary forms arranged for operation one at a time only,'a feed mechanism for rotating said forms in succession, one at a time, about axeswhich are stationary durin 1 such rotation, whereby one form may re ain stationary, means whereby said forms are each shifted and thereby operated successively by said mechanism, a rotary work clamp for each form, movable bodily therewith, and a lever for each clamp.

55. In a machine of the class described, a plurality of rotary forms arranged for operation one at a time only, means for rotat ing said forms in succession \in difierent directions, about axes that are stationary during suchrotation, whereby one form may remain stationary, a stapler, means including a shifting support whereby said forms are successively brought into cooperation with said stapler, a rotary work clamp for each form, movable bodily therewith, and a lever for each clamp.

56. In a machine ofthe class described, a plurality of rotary forms arranged for operation one at 'a time only, means for rotating said forms in succession in opposite directions, whereby one form may remain stationary, means moyably mounted for moving the forms bodily,

one at a time only, an axls, whereby one form may remain stationary,

means including 'a swinging support for causing the forms to move successlvely into position to be operated by said pawl, where by one form may remain stationary, a rotary work clampfcr each form, movable bodily therewith, and a lever for each clamp;

58. In a machine of the class described, a pluralityof forms arranged for. operation one'at a time only, means for rotating said forms in succession, whereby one form may remain stationary, means including a swinging support 'for moving the forms bodily, means for: locking the forms against bodily movement, meansfor automatically starting the machine by the operation involving such locking action, means controlled by the forms for automatically stopping the machine whenever a. form completes its rotation, a rotary work clamp for each form, movable bodily therewith, and a lever for each clamp.

"59. 'In ,a machine of the class described, a plurality of forms arranged for operation each form rotatable about a common axis for said forms, said forms being movable bodily about said common axis, and mechanism having a fixed position for applying fastening means to the work on said forms, said forms movable f 1n unison to bring them successively into cooperation with said mechanism, said forms having each a loading position different from that of the other.

60. In a machine of the class described, a plurality of rotary forms arranged for operation one at a time only, means for r0- tatlng the forms in. succession, about axes which are stationary during such rotation,

whereby one form may remain and means including a shifting support for causing the forms to partially change places,

stationary,

said forms having each aloading position different from that of the other.

a 61. In. a machine of the class described, aplurality of rotary formsarranged for opermeans for rotating ation one at a time only,

the forms in succession, about axes which i are stationary during such rotation, whereby remain statlonary, means for.

one form may moving each form bodil ating with said forms to complete the work, said forms having each a loading position different from that of the other.

62. In a machine of and means cooperincludinga shifting support for mox ing the.

forms bodily about a common axis, said forms havlng one at a time only,

HII'HXIS of its own, whlle such axis is stationary, whereby one form may remaln Sta-- one at a time only,

the class described, a plurality of rotary forms arranged for operation one, at atimeonly,

means for rotating the forms in succession, about axeswlnch are "each a loading position dif ferent. from that of the other. into position to be 63. In a machine plurality of forms arranged for operation each form rotatable about tionary,a shifting successively 'into cooperation with said stapler, said forms having each a loading position different from that of the other.

64. In a machine of the class described, a plurality of forms arranged for operation staplenand means including a vertical axis, stationary, a vertically disposed stapler arranged to work up and down above the said forms, 'means for rotating the forms in succession, and means including a shifting support for bringing said forms loading position different from that of the other.-

65. In a machine a plurality of rotary forms arranged for operation one at a time, only, a feed mechanism for rotating said forms in succession,

one at a time, about an axis-which is stationary during such rotation, whereby one form may remain stationary, and .means whereby said forms are each shifted bodily and thereby brought into position to be operated successively by' said mechanism, said forms having each a loading position different from that of the other.

66. In a machine of the class described, a plurality of rotary forms arranged for operation one at a time only, means for rotating said forms in succession in different directions, about axes thatare such rotation, whereby one form may remain stationary, a stapler, and means including a shifting support whereby said forms are successively brought into cooperation with said stapler, said forms having each a loading position different from that of the tions for, said forms, a single feedpawl for engaging said teethor projectionst'o rotate the form in stapling ferent operating means including mi tting the moving of the forms successively of the class described, a

of the class described,-

stationary duringthe class described, a

position foreach formgandl a si'vinging support for per1- support for bringing said forms each rotatable about a whereby one form may remain successively I 1 below-said stapler, said forms having each a operated by said pawl,

whereby one form; may remain stationary, saidi formshaving each a leading position diflerentfrom that of the other. a t 1 169,111 a machine of the lass described, a liirality of forms arrangedfor operation onepatatime only, meansfoify rotating said forms in succession, whereby one form may fingg snpport for moving the forms bodily, "means for locking the forms against bodily ithefforms for, automatically stopping the afmachinewhenever a form completes itsrotation, said formshaving each a loading po* sition different from that of-the other.

970. Inamachine ofithe class described, a

Hone at a time only, each rotatahleabout a stapling position, i and means including a support for bringing said forms sucmama? -emain stationary, means inclnding a swing mosie nent, means for automatically startng the machine by the operation involving.

uchfllocking action, and means controlled by plurality of forms arranged for operation vertical axis, whichsuch axis isstationary, flwhereby one form may remain stationary, a stapler, means operating in' alternation with the stapler to rotate jthe" form in cessively into cooperation with said stapler, said forms having each a leading position diflerent from that of the other.

71. In a machine of the class described, a pair of rotary forms, each form having ratchet teeth, anda two pronged pawl for alternately rotating said forms, one of said prongs engaging the teeth on one form, and

the other prong en'gagingthe teeth on the other form.

72. In a machine of the class described,

a pair of rotary forms, each form having ratchet teeth, and a two pronged pawl for alternately rotating said forms, one of said prongs engaging the teeth on one form, and

the other prong engaging the teeth on the other form, means for shifting the position of said forms, and springs for said pawl,

each spring being allotted to one of said prongs.

Signed by me at St. Joseph, Michigan, this19 day of November 1909.

- EDWVARD CRAIG.

Witnesses: W. H. BAY,

E. LAKE. 

